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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26

or swetering over hot stove shifting the
flames and hot air? / do not mean to say
that those who live on less that S73 are not
honest, but many of them must and do
leave the dry goods man, the grocer and the
druggist unpaid. have made no calcula-
ton for the doctor and the apothecary
These two items amount to a nice little
sum in many families The lawyer and IN
dertaker must not be forgotten, for they
live, the former in many cases presenting
the air of prosperity. Neither of these pro-
LESSONS can properly be elassed with the
producers, particularly lawyers, for they live
upon the misfortunes and often unhappiness
of others.
Il do not mean in my estimate to
convey the impression that it costs more
to live in Richmond than in other
cities. On the contrary, | believe the
city of Richmond is the cheapest place
in the United States in which to live.
You will certainly get moro for your money
than in most places, and wages in this city
are as good, if not better, than in any city
double its size in the Union. As test of
this you may ia Ike any vocation you please
and refer to the last report of the Bureau of
Labor Statistics, which shows the earnings
OF worklngmen In the principal cities of the
United States, and you will find my asser-
ton upheld.
The markets of Richmond are well sup
piled with all that man need want to eat
Here clothes and drugs are as cheap as an
iniquitous robber tariff will allow, and the
grocers are the most accommodating and
obliging of gentlemen.
In reading | often come across para
graph explaining how to live on from one
cent to i've cents day. The people of this
city like dried fruit, but in the election last
May they very positively asserted by a
large vote that they did not want hot water
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26
CIGARETTES.


| The growth of the cigarette business of
| Richmond is one of the phenomenal bust
ness successes of the past decade. 1t is true
| that cigarettes were made in Richmond in
large quantities for five years previous, and
| business was done even before that period
The centennial year of 1876 may be said to
mark the era that the trade ceased becoming
either local, State or national, and became
universal.
I The name and fame of the Allen & Ginter
| cigarettes has been waited TO ev ~ quarter
of the ciyilised globe. This firm may be
said to have been missionaries, who have
] carried the fragrant Virginia weed from
| Greenland's icy mountains to Indias coral
strand. In Melbourne, in Calcutta, in Cairo,
| in Constantinople, in Rio Janeiro, Havana.
| Mexico, St. Petersburg, Pekin,, beneath the
dome of the Vatican, and within the sound
of the bells of It Pauls in London, every
nation and every cline have paid tribute to
this product of the State and industry of Vir-
| glnla pluck, enterprise ana honest labor.
The consumption of cigarettes at this time
| is nearly equal to that of tobacco in any
other form, and is constantly on the in
crease.
! The factory of Allen & Ginter, devoted
exclusively to the manufacture OF these tiny
rolls OF paper and tobacco, is larger than any
similar establishment in the world. The
force of all kinds kept constantly employed
is almost go. The number of cigarettes
made daily is 1.000000. The factory is one
of the great points CT interest which is visit
| ed by tourists from all parts of the nation
and of the Old World as well.
l. Pace q Sizer and G. +. Russell are also
largely engaged in the manufacture of ciga-
rettes. The brands of these firms are also
| worldwide and they each have large and
constantly increasing trade, and are no in
considerable competitors in he traffic which
seems to be so peculiarly one of Richmonds
institutions.
| The Kinney Tobacco Works, a mammoth
concern lately established in the lower part
ofthe city, are also largely engaged in the
manufacture of an article of cigarettes that
is constantly growing in popular favor This
is also one of the largest establishments In
the land and is fully equipped with all mod
esn improvements and they are prepared
for generous rivalry with all COMPETITORS.
The number of cigarettes shipped from
| Richmond in 1885 on which no tax was paid
was 81 ,3S5. 90. The amount of tax naid
was $85. 600 g.
When it is remembered that this branch of
industry has grown to its present immense
proportions from the very humblest BEGIN
| ming its development has been miraculous.
This article is not descriptive, nor IS il in
tended to give any insight into the a.odus
operaads of making and preparing the goods
for market. 1t is designed to call
Especial attention 10 an industry
| whose progress has been slow at first. but
which in the last ten years hes reached forth
its BTieFian arms until it extends from the
tropics to The poles The Richmond cigar
cite Is pulled on the banks Of the Bos-
lphorus and smoked in the Suez canal. All
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26
A NEW INDUSTRY.
The Bessemer Steel Plant Of the Old
Dominion Iron and Nail Works Conn

-
pany.
The Old Dominion Iron and Nail Works
Company are engaged in the construction
of Bessemer steel plant. 1t will be COM
pleted about April LIST.
For many years nail and bar iron have
been made at these works from bar iron ex-
cluslvey. This iron has been made on the
grounds from pig-iron. La the West these
nails have been driven from the market
nails made of steel having in a nj, assure sup
planted them.
This company has been making nails of
purchased steel for some time. They are of
a superior quality and much in demand !;
but as soon us the Bessemer plant is COM
pleted they will make all of their nails from
steel made on Belle Island. The new works
will be finished with every modern conve-
nience, and it will be worth a long trip to
see them when in full blast. The machine
ry has been selected with every care to its
fitness for the purpose designed, and has
been admired by all experts who have WIS.,
tied the island since the work of construc-
ton began.
The steel plant is supplied with two Bah
cox Wilcox safety boilers of 35O-horse power
to drive the various machinery. These boil
ers are constructed to be fired in the usual
way, but the company are making certain
improvements by which they viii be sup
piled with gas from their three gas-produ-
GERS, by which the consumption Of coal for
generating the large amount of steam re-
quired will be immensely reduced.
The cranes mentioned above are all n.y.
draulic, and power is supplied them by
means of two immense steam duplex-prts s.
sure-pumps, weighing 10000 pounds each,
each giving water pressure OF $40. pounds
to the square inch, which is enormous. An
accnmulator is provided which will be
loaded down with some $1,000 pounds
weight, against which the pressurepamps
will work, insuring easy and regular work
ing of the hydraulic Cranes and rams
There are also three large drying ovens
built of iron, for drying the converter bot
toms after being repaired.
Three wrought iron gas-producers, eight
feet in diameter and sixteen feet high, viii
supply gas to the officiating furnace for
heating the steel ingots; also, gas to the ov-
ems for drying the converter bottoms, and
gas to the Understands to keep the ladies hot
and to the boilers.
There is hydraulic ingot-pusher to re-
lease the ingots when moulds are worn; a
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kindreds and tongues, Jews, Gentle, Ma
homedan, Pagan and Buddhist, however
radically they may disagree upon tenets of
faith, stand or sit on one common platform
and inhale the fragrant cigarette. Tory and
Conservative, peer and peasant, saint and sim
ner all acknowledge its potent and pleasant
influence. This trade stands confessedly to-
done so much to extend the name of Rich
mond in the commercial marts of the globe
1t is still on the increase, and with so sue
cessful past it is easy to predict a still more
successful future. As it is, it is among the
first and chiefest in the fac ors Of our com
mereial wealth and prosperity.
The total number of hands engaged in this
industry is over 1900, and the daily product
in the busy season at least 2.000, 900 cigar
cites
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26
A Human Electrometer.
Providence Journal

Apropos of the storm, young man named
William Chapman informed the Journal
correspondent at o'clock Friday afternoon
that he expected thunderstorm before
morning. At that time here was no indi-
cation Of it shown by the appearance of
the clouds, the height of the barometer or
the register of the electrometer But the
boy proved a true profit, neverthe-
less. When Chapman was asked how
he was able to foretell the storm, he said
that year and half ago his fathers
house was struck by lightning and be was
stunned by the shock. The current passed
through his body and went out at his right
heel, which was painful for some time after
ward. On every occasion of thunderstorm
since then he feels, hours before the time. a
tingling pain in the heel, aud thus his pre-
diction. Young Chapman would be yaiu-
aule acquisition to the signal service as a
portable electFemeter, and if he can do as
well always as he did on Friday, he viii be
ahead Of any device science has yet lighted
upon to foretall an electrical storrn-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26
4 RICHMoND, VA

Goodson, Washington county, would
open u, this valuable forest to the
lumberman.
1t may be said in conclusion, I'M
der this head, that no State In the
Union is better supplied with timber
for its uses in all sections and with
a very large SURPLUS for export from
many localities than Virginia. This
fact is attracting widespread attsn-
ton and is having no small infir-
ence in attracting reputation and
capital to the State since the forests
.ufthe great Northwest ara al,prosch-
ing axha ,sttnn.-G J D. Imbodes
M Hand Bookcf Firyinid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
WHAT Is BEING DONE FOE TRR
EDUCATION or Tan CHTEDREN.



Constant Growth. Roth In Nnnsers and
In General ExceIIenee.
The public schools of Richmond are a lust
source OF pride. Founded soon after the
tdays Of reconstruction in community
where the popular feeling had been against
| his system of educsitipns their advance info
| nnhh@ confidence ansisstFeni has be- /, mark
~ an has c,anl. nualy increased
mere are at this tlme thirteen principal
SCHOOLS ss;sss. eaen haying principal Allthese
These thirteen principal schools are sub
DIVIDED into lS6 smaller schools each. most
Of them having a separate teacher. OF these
schools ia are white and eighty-two col
ored- There are il0white and sixty colored
teachers a number Of the schools are of
the flrst primary grade, and two schools are
taught by one teacher-one school in the
forenoon and one,in the afternoon. The
number OF pnpils enrolled IN February
was White, $3.50; colored, S,772 Total,
This is in the ratio of about one child at
tending for every nine inhabitants. This Is
a very good showing when it is known that
no cnlidren under five wears of age are en-
rollef, d the large majority are OF NC. SSH
~ compelled 10 leave school al tittseen ,r
sixteen years of age to fit themselves for the
active pursuits OF life
The last school census taken of children
between the ages OF tive and twenty-one
Years give the total number at about - 600.
This is not an everestimate.
The public schools are under the con,-oI
OF most efficient Board, composed as fol-
lows.
.S,sney;,s,s,,Gs. ,''e oS Sas - Eliyson.
tlerk and S,,,,ess,;s1. cSol1 -. oary'
Charles p Rady '''SV' " A'0"'os xropeF'y-
'''0'
Eyr,, n;.,.., MnMsbERs-
W., E "" Dsaract-Wiillam III. Williams. T.
"UCley lays. hooertT. Briggs.
'e Wr.,i DsstTae1J. 4. Ellyson, George Bry-
an ~ Witham Lovenstein.
M tm:Fo I ~ . +. Moore, A. l..
fhiinps, W. H. Bowie.
coNNrrrrre
7yocbsy, o.a s.soo,.- n @ n 49,, w
Rowie Gaors,s b. .,, - II ~ 3ore, w.
en- offcfo "i' "'-4 'o''A - et'iy'
B,sildi,.cs aud Furaifurs II vv,ev nj.
Robert r Rr;gys Tohn n 1sar,, w" tsy,.DaNIls JAWS
Williams s,,peTinten,la,,t NJ 49, a
Finance-Wiliiam I,6vensta;n vViIi;s I'LL ~
Williams. w r. Bowie and cIerr =, a19. u
Under the regnlat;ons trrsteas ,.;s gv'. ~.
schools in their rssnacs;ss d;str;ot slsls uile
and all other schools as often 70 s,ract;cal,ia'
and report To the Roard as tha;a ;,,J,ss..,
NAV dictate J"Ne'Ae"'
ruv sc,,o,,,
Tho sohani so,,ooi boiLpiNeS-
RI thar ,,,aoc,ro ma N, - .~se' q oech
now in Trosrsss Du ps eliree new buildings are
f,rao. H. p.oslSs' y. construction which will
si1Tsi1 I'll renhspy .his = defect.
Of Merssnll Dn ans Scnoo Is on the corner
tabas t js' rl anu S! ~ streets This
School paw VI sie "eh-khown Bethel
'o WI F,a o.bo,.
hu;Id;nS he;n nnool ,t Is ene name OF the new
hardy streets IN AZ on MAIN ana LON
The locat;on = .nH Extreme west End.
Moor Scha v IL ,o o.'. one. ,r,,,
extrene so,,th,,,a 70 o"' M oneep HUI in the
in Lonnr s ~ ~ "ss' inls school is named
general ~ 81 M ~ ~ ., = Moore, late surgeon
4 nne If II t the IJ a states army. He
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26

In Carroll, Floyd and Grayson counties
large veins of copper ores, suIphurets and
carbonates exist, and prior to the war some
of them were SUGGEST lily worked. But
their remoteness from railway lines has de-
TERED capitalists from reestablishing these
mining operations. there is some prospect
mat at an early day railroad will penetrate
that region, and lead to the reopening Of
these valuable mines
In several of the Piedmont counties copper
ores are known to exist, but the mines have
never been operated, except in Loudoun,
where much valuable ore has been raised
and shipped to the North.
TIN.
In Ro ekbridge and Nelson counties tin has
been found, with indications that the mines
are extensive. The quality of the ore has
Deen ascerained by analysis to be excellent.
ana 1t is expected from the partial openings
made that the quantity will be sufficient to
insure adequate capital for the full develop
ment of the mines.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26

The tender buildings and influ.
euces of gentle spring have no visit
BILE effects upon the spring chicken.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16

d,an school were sent to tho attorney
general for examination, and we're re-
ported in correct form A letter WIS.,
then written to o special agent directing
him TO go to Pierre and record the deeds,
which were forwarded to him. He
did it, and TINT is ell that is known at
the Indian bureau about it. The Indian
office knows OF 90 obligation that it has
entered INTO to build a %schoolat Eierre,
says that congress has authorized the
building of no such school and If it had
there IS no money to build it. The
educational division of the Indian bur
eau WAS very much surprised to hear of
the acceptance of this land at Pierre, as
it had never advised, and indeed had
rather deprecated it. Both the commits
sioner and assistant COMMISSIONS
are away at present. and no n left in
charge knows anything of the aooep-
tanoe Of the land. The school is an i'm
possibility this year at least.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16
/. Cleveland and the Catho,ic,

Washington, May 12-There are some
queer currents in the maelstrom Of pub
Mo opinion just now in regard to the
nominations for president next year
For instance. within e day or two it has
been announced that q strange phase oil
opposition to the nomination Of Presi-
dent Cleveland has manifested itself
among the Catholic elements of New
York. 1t seems that when he was O
ernor OF that state he vetoed several bills
appropriating funds from the 3ta Sc treas.
ury to sustain institutions that belonged
to and we're controlled by the Catholic
society. having no clf;m upon the
state treasury. exe5pt that in the in.
situations there we're probably main
tanned in comfort many INDECENT persons
who would have otherwise become &
public charge. These votes had mnch
to do in driving from him many votes Of
that churoksin 1884, and the fesling has
grown stronger with each succeeding
year eve since, and This phase OF the
opposition to him may in the end rem
der it necessary for the democracy tc
look somewhere else for & candidate thar
the white house.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16
Didn't Know .The KID

Minneapolis Journal: This morning a
handsome, we'll dressed yenng man
strolled up Nicollet av. His every look
and action indicated Ethe gentleman.
When opposite the Syndicate block he
met a lady. He stopped, and with a
smile extended has hand to the lady.
She was surprised, and for a second
angered.
81 see you don't remember me, the
young fellow said. "You used to know
me, he went on, las The Kid one of the
wickedest and most unruly newsboy's in
Minneapolis.
The young man was recognized. The
lady was Mrs. Sarah Farr, the %"newsboys'
friend" and the young man Who was
formerly befriended by her when q
homeless boy in Minneapolis is now q
teller in q Dakota city bank.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16
5laiIa fess anA 9akptaias
MOSTLY FOREIGN.
a urface Improvement in
Russian-G German Reia-
fi0ns.
iitors o Brien in Montreal---London
Demonstrates for fhe Queen.
Tie Entente Cordiale.

Berlin, May 14-oficial advices from
81. Petersburg to-day declare that there
is a marked improvement in Russian re-
iations with Germany, and that the
entente cordiale with Prince Bismarck
has been renewed despite the polenic
over the Anstro-Russian treaty regard
ing occupation in Bosnia. This state
mont conAiats with the feeling in Bar-
lin official orioles, and is interrupted as
indicating q dread of further revelations
of new intrigue IN the part OF Russia,
who, it 10 alleged, Ii trying to induce
Austria TO abandon German alliance,
The origin OF the recent disclosure is
now known to be . discovery by Prince
Bismarck that Russia wa making APP
pfoaches for another secret treaty with
the object Of d%etashing her from
Germany.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16
Tho News Epitolnized.

The Interstate commerce commission
has returned to Washington from the
south.
The smoke over the lake has partly
cleared away and; about 30 vessels made
Duluth Saturday morning, nearly eli
coa1-laden.
Col. Osborn Smith, q wall knownsresi-
dent oil Winnipeg, and commander OF o
battalion during the rebellion, just died
on a visit to Wales.
The weekly bank statement shows
that the reserve has decreased 1851 600.
The banks Q hold $4,12l,000 in excess
Of legal requirements.
The dominion government has thrown
q dnty on anthracite coal, and the result
will be to give the American article
practical control OF the Manitoba
market.
The Paris Journal Des de Bats afirms
the agreement between England and
Turkey relative to Egypt. 1t includes
the evacuation Of Egypt by the British
in three years.
Bishop ireland reached st. Panl sat
rsday morning from Eurepe. He re-
ceaYed q warn welcome, and WAS pre-.
scented with q handsome carriage and pain
Of fine horses,hs friends, regardless Of
dissemination. Tie bishop refused to
be interviewed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16
He Found q GOOD Name

Young Wife-John, dear, have you de-
oided what name to give our dear, preci.
ous, sweet little baby2
Young Husband-Yes; I have found q
very appropriate n
Young Wife-What is it2
YonnR Husband who has paced the
ioor with precious" o. nights)-In-
somnta,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16
and Wooaside, OF Philadelphis

son, and Woodside. OF Philadelphis,
distance twenty miles. Woodside at the
beginning rushed to the front and led
the first mile. which he made IN two
mir and iorsy-eight second. at the
end of tie seath MI. Woodside wes stlll
in ths lead but toward the end Howell
gained CD him and won BY fifteen yards
| V,,na .10
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16
a MARKETS.,

CHICAGO. May 10
Flour-Steady and uncbans ed
Whea-Uash, BON Juge 3ha July SIS.
Gorn-Gash GS4; June Sa&; July 40h.
0ats-0ash Dos June 27s july 2sa.
Rye-58h.
Barley-57.
Timothy 81 7201, rs.
flax-S10 9h.
W~hiskg-Sl.10.
.pork-Cash May and June S22.00.
Cattle-Shipping steers u, 10g+ 81; stookers,
ans feeders 81 1904 Is; cows bulls and mixed
S2.0B04,09; bulk at SS.009S.D; Texas s275D
4 40.
H~oss-Rough and mixed 81 9G95, %; packing
apd shipping $5,2GG5.85; light weights S4,eo0
$40; skips So OOU46u
Sheep-Receipts, 1900. Market steady; shorn
natives S9.0o94.25 western IS .L5G4 10; texans
81 5093 7h. wooded natives $4,00G5 10; lambs
s. o0Q96 so.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16
Tha pierre Tnd;anE,na.

Washington. May 1s-The deeds for
the $50 acres Of land to bs given by
Pierre, Dak, for the erection Of an In
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16
a,Rrfen ID MONTREAL.

Montreal, May A-Wm. O'Brien ar
riyed In this city at s q. m. by the
gteatner Montreal, which left Quebec
yesterday afternoon. O'Brien left the
vessel at 10 and thought to escape in a
cab unobserved, but as he stepped ashore
Pat Ryan, a policeman who spoke with
q rich brogus, rushed forward and
gsasped him warmly by the hand.
"Meythe heavens save you. sir" he ex.
claimed, II would sooner have your little
finger than the body and bones OF Lans-
downe.n At which O'Brien smiled.
Threats from Toronto continue to loom
up bigger and bigger. but the editor OF
the United Ireland and people here who
are bsat qualified to judge, assert they
are only threats. The most significant
fsct jet transpired is the offer OF
Qnebeo men to send o stalwart body
guard OF armed men to escort O'i3rien
TO Toronto. O'Brien, who is anxious to
do nothing that can be construed into q
violation act, refused the offer, which
shows, Notwithstanding the enthusiasm
aroused, that but little excuse remains for
Toronto to create o disturbance.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16

MILWAUKEE. Msy 12.
Wheat Cash s21s; June SO; July s47S.
Corn-No. 3, AZ.
0ats-No. q, BIZ,
Rye-No. !, 57M.
Barley-No, 2. SO.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16
Following his Fathers Example.

Following his Fathers Example.
Newport, RI. May 14-It is stated
that Willie Sprague, son of Ex-Goy.
Sprague, is 10 sue for divorce. It will
be remembered that he married his step
mothers sister. The ground upon
which the petition will be based is that
Willie, who was a mere boy at the time
Of the marriage was not q free agent.
Papers will be filed at the next term OF
the supreme court. Willie renamed
with his father when Mrs. Kate Chase
Spfague left Canonchet, and since his
mothers divorce he has taken sides with
his father.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16

Annther EXcu Sc.

/ see that bacteria have been discover.
ed in river ice" observed Faugle.
"Ahlp replied his wife, shat will be
another excuse for raising the price, ]
suppose"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-16
Canadian Coast Decreases

New York, May A-A Times special
from Ottawa, Ont, says thai the govern
mens hos decided to expend $50 900 more
than last year in the way Of coast defen,
SEES. and villas we'll arrange at an early
date for a large supply of the rifle and
three pound Nordenfeldt guns, which
will be placed in position along tks AT
lantic and Pacific as well as at different
points along the coast. Only . few days
ago the English governments forwarded
three heavy amor to British Column.
bia to be stationed at Fort Moody and
several others are to be placed OF differ
ent points along the Pacific coast. Il
is not at oil unlikely that at an early
day q regiment Of English soldiers vii
be dispatched for regular ses7iuo Ii
British Columbia.